[Open in App] 3 Experts Agreed: Siding Replacement Is Always Worth It—Here’s What You Need to Know When it comes to home renovation, don’t overlook the importance (and high return on investment) of increased curb appeal. According to the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report from the JLC Group, exterior improvement projects like replacing your garageRead …
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May 30, 2025 – The Realtor.com® economics teamvideoupdategives you the relevant economic and real estate information you need to know each week every Friday to navigate the housing market as a homebuyer, home seller, or industry professional. – For the week ending May 30, Realtor.com®Senior Economic Research Analyst Hannah Jonesdiscusses the latest data onpending homeRead …
Stubbornly-high mortgage rates, elevated home prices and heightened economic uncertainty have sidelined many potential homebuyers. However, a new survey from Realtor.com revealed that Millennials are planning to forge ahead amid these market headwinds. Nearly 1 in 4 millennial respondents indicated that they plan to buy a home in the next 6 months, up from justRead …
In recent years, low housing inventory has made new construction an increasingly attractive and often necessary option for homebuyers. With limited resale options, more people are turning to new builds, not just for the promise of modern living but also for the chance to customize their future homes. This rising demand has brought builders andRead …
Freddie Mac Mortgage Rates—May 29, 2025 What happened to mortgage rates this week The Freddie Mac 30-year mortgage rate rose 3 basis points, to 6.89% this week, the highest level since Feb. 6, 2025. The increase tracks modest gains in the 10-year Treasury yield and comes amid President Donald Trump’s calls to end the federalRead …
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Our research team releases monthly housing trends reports. These regular reports break down inventory metrics like the number of active listings and the pace of the market. In addition, we continue to give readers more timely weekly updates, an effort that began in response to the rapid changes in the economy and housing. Generally, youRead …
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Your communication style can influence everything, from a client’s confidence to how smoothly a deal moves forward. And sometimes, it’s not what you say that can cause issues, it’s what you don’t say, how you say it, or the timing that throws things off. In this article, we’ll walk through some of the most commonRead …
What does the data show? The S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index increased 3.4% year-over-year in March, down from 3.9% last month. The 10- and 20-city indices also posted year-over-year gains of of 4.8% and 4.1%, respectively, slowing from 5.2% and 4.5% in February. This month’s release covers home sales in January, February, and March a periodRead …
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With 2025 graduation season approaching, Realtor.com has compiled its annual list of the best rental markets for recent college graduates—featuring cities and towns that offer a well-balanced mix of rental affordability, job opportunities, and vibrant lifestyle amenities. As with last year, we ranked towns and cities based on key criteria that matter most to newRead …
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What clients say is important, but what they don’t say can be even more telling. Whether you’re guiding first-time homebuyers through open houses or negotiating with seasoned investors, non-verbal communication plays a powerful role in how people make decisions and form impressions. Research suggests that the majority of our communication, as much as 80%, isRead …
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